5 Great Reasons to Join Landscape Ontario…
Landscape Ontario’s mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting, and fostering a favourable environment to advance the horticultural industry in Ontario. The LO ‘family’ cares about the industry, its clients, and our reputation – and welcomes new members – like you.
Reason # 1 – Advance Your Professional Profile…
Consumers recognize Landscape Ontario members as the most successful, trusted, and progressive industry participants. Joining LO distinguishes you as a professional.
In addition to the pride associated with the LO logo, membership puts you in touch with a network of fellow professionals, who are motivated to share resources and improve the industry. Many members have told us that networking with their peers is the most valuable benefit of being a member.
Nine regional chapters give LO greater local effectiveness, letting us reach right down to the community and provide opportunities to benefit and share at the local level.
Current chapters include…
· Toronto
· Waterloo
· Golden Horseshoe
· Upper Canada
· Ottawa – Eastern Ontario
· Georgian Lakelands
· Windsor
· London
· Durham
Members may also participate in active special interest (commodity) sector-based groups, which currently include…
· Designers
· Garden Centres
· Grounds Management
· Growers
· Interiorscaping
· Irrigation Contractors
· Landscape Contractors
· Lawn Care
· Snow & Ice Contractors
LO administers certification programs which offer members an ever-expanding level of confidence and accountability. These programs include…
Volunteerism forms the heart of association, chapter and sector group initiatives, and drives LO’s overall effectiveness. Our volunteer spirit is supported by a professional staff of 23 at the association’s Milton, Ontario home office. Landscape Ontario collects about $650,000 in annual dues revenue, using it to provide public relations initiatives and activities that support the industry valued at more than $3 million dollars.
Reason # 2...
Ready to apply to become a member? Don’t wait – You can begin your membership application process right now – today by using our convenient, on-line registration centre at www.horttrades.com/membership.
And if you’d like more information, or have questions, please call us at…
1-800-265-5656 – or – 905-875-1805, extension #354
